Access to Work Support Worker: Visual Impairment Support

Forever Sa; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Forever Savvy seeks an Access to Work Support Worker to assist a visually impaired employee. You will provide practical workplace help, enabling safe and independent performance of duties. The role is on-site, part-time, under an Access to Work funded arrangement, with emphasis on autonomy and dignity.

You will read and interpret information, assist with stock, organize supplies, and support training and meetings while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively.
• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
• Patient, supportive and respectful approach.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to promote independence rather than dependency.
• Understanding of professional boundaries.
• Previous experience of supporting individuals with disabilities is desirable.
• Knowledge of visual impairment and reasonable workplace adjustments is desirable.
• Experience within a workplace support or assistant role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting written information, labels, instructions and notices.
• Assisting with stock replenishment and organisation within workplace canteen areas where visual support is required.
• Supporting the preparation and organisation of snack boxes and workplace supplies.
• Assisting with identifying products, checking stock levels and monitoring expiry dates.
• Providing visual guidance to support safe movement around the workplace where required.
• Reading, checking and communicating written documents, emails or workplace communications as necessary.
• Supporting access to training, meetings and workplace activities.
• Assisting with completing workplace records where visual support is required.
• Reporting any health and safety concerns to the appropriate manager.
• Maintaining confidentiality regarding any personal or workplace information obtained during the course of employment.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliable

Punctual

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

Independence promotion

Professional boundaries

Job description

Forever Savvy seeks an Access to Work Support Worker to assist a visually impaired employee. You will provide practical workplace help, enabling safe and independent performance of duties. The role is on-site, part-time, under an Access to Work funded arrangement, with emphasis on autonomy and dignity.

You will read and interpret information, assist with stock, organize supplies, and support training and meetings while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.